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Cuddly K-9 Cop, Penchant For Pickleball, More: Good News, Illinois

A police department's fluffy comfort dog is just one of the feel-good stories we wag our tails for in this week's good news roundup.

A police department's cuddly comfort dog is just one of the happy high points we wag our tails for in this week's good news roundup.
A police department's cuddly comfort dog is just one of the happy high points we wag our tails for in this week's good news roundup. (Lake Forest Police Department)

ILLINOIS — A cuddly comfort canine, a village's penchant for pickleball and an action-packed local festival are among our favorite feel-good stories throughout Illinois this week.

Plainfield Fest Will Be 'Just Loaded' This Year: Here's What's New

"Beyond paying for bands and the stuff that we sell, every nickel goes back to the Foundation," Bonuchi told Patch.

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CineVerse film discussion group celebrates 20th anniversary

Community founded in Oak Lawn now boasts members from across the country

Find out what's happening in Across Illinoisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Lemont's Thriving Pickleball Community Spans All Ages — And Plays Rain Or Shine

"We have people playing into their 80s and even 90s," one organizer told Patch.

Naperville Central Student Wins State Long Jump Event

Zoelen Terry, a junior At Naperville Central High School, won the IHSA state long jump competition in late May.

Meet Lake Forest PD's Cutest New Officer: Winston

The newest member of the Lake Forest Police Department is an adorable St. Bernard puppy named Winston.

Want to celebrate someone or something that made you smile? Have a Good News, Illinois, story of your own you'd like us to feature? Email lisa.farver@patch.com

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